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Immersion in virtual reality scenes of the Arctic helps to ease people's pain: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Nov 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that watching immersive 360 videos of icy Arctic scenes helps to relieve intense burning pain and could hold hope for treating chronic pain.

2019-11-09T07:57:50.968523+00:00 IST

Deep sleep can rewire stress and anxiety: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Nov 9 (ANI): In William Shakespeare's masterpiece 'Macbeth', he had it right when he referred to sleep as the "balm of hurt minds". While a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions, a sleepless night can trigger up to 30 per cent rise in anxiety levels, a new study suggests.

2019-11-09T05:31:24.928051+00:00 IST

Neuroscientists discover circuit responsible for building memories during sleep

Washington D.C [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): A new study conducted by Neuroscientists has identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep sleep.

2019-11-07T14:10:00.547258+00:00 IST

Oxygen-starved tumor cells have survival advantage that promotes cancer spread: Study

Washington D.C [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a new study exposing significant evidence that tumour cells exposed to low-oxygen conditions have an advantage when it comes to invading and surviving in the bloodstream. The study was conducted using cells from human breast cancers and mouse breast cancer models.

2019-11-07T14:08:53.426602+00:00 IST

$Regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women: Study$

Regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): Keeping the body moving through physical activity does not only ensure the overall well-being, but it also reduces the risk of hip or any other fracture in older women

2019-11-07T12:55:37.902087+00:00 IST

Children with siblings are less likely to be obese than only-children

Washington D.C [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): A new study reveals that families with multiple children tend to make more healthy eating decisions than families with a single child.

2019-11-07T12:55:37.898638+00:00 IST

Insomnia symptoms linked to cardiovascular diseases: Study

Washington D.C [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): Less or troubled sleep can lead to stroke, heart attack or other cerebrovascular or cardiovascular diseases claims a new study.

2019-11-07T07:39:03.995729+00:00 IST

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E-cigarettes found to be harmful for heart, blood vessels

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 7 (ANI): E-cigarettes have long remained in question for their effects on health. Putting forth answers to these questions, a new study has found growing evidence that vaping can harm the heart and blood vessels.

2019-11-07T06:18:11.633182+00:00 IST

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Find out effect of age and other symptoms on menopause

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 6 (ANI): Women enter menopause at different age and with non-similar symptoms, says a recent study.

2019-11-06T13:07:06.663522+00:00 IST

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Clitoris plays a part in reproduction: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 6 (ANI): A recent study claims that the female clitoris is vital for the reproduction process.

2019-11-06T11:39:53.496274+00:00 IST

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HIV+ women more likely to experience menopause early

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 6 (ANI): While advancements in the medical field have ensured a longer life expectancy for women detected HIV+, it, however, has exposed them to the risk of entering menopause transition early -- three years younger than the general population.

2019-11-06T08:45:43.800747+00:00 IST

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Mississippi rated fattest state in America

Washington [US], Nov 6 (ANI): Mississippi has been found to be the most obese state in the US according to new findings that drew on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2019-11-06T00:09:33.121897+00:00 IST

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'Regular exercise may reduce depression risk'

Massachusetts [US], Nov 6 (ANI): Regular exercise may reduce the risk of depression, even in people who are genetically prone to the condition, according to a new study.

2019-11-05T23:08:51.711799+00:00 IST

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Weight-loss surgery likely to cause genetic risk for developing breast cancer

Washington D.C [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): In a recent study it has been found that women with a genetic predisposition for breast cancer were 2.5 times more likely to develop a malignancy than women with the same genetic risk who underwent bariatric or weight-loss surgery.

2019-11-05T15:50:47.233455+00:00 IST

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Study discovers unhealthy diet as threat to good gut bacteria

Washington D.C [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): A new study reveals the fact that the evolution of dietary and hygienic habits in Western countries is associated with a decrease in the bacteria that helps in digestion. It explores the variation and evolution of 'Prevotella copri', a common human gut microbe.

2019-11-05T13:53:51.621847+00:00 IST

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Diabetes drug relieves nicotine withdrawal symptoms: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): A new research reveals that commonly used drugs to treat type II diabetes mitigate the characteristic signs of nicotine withdrawal in rats and mice.

2019-11-05T13:30:36.367121+00:00 IST

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Lonely cardiac patients are at higher risk of death: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): Cardiac patients who tend to feel lonely are more likely to die in a year of getting discharged from the hospital, a new study highlighted.

2019-11-05T07:57:16.789847+00:00 IST

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Running may help you live longer : Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 5 (ANI): While some run to boost their stamina, others do it maintain overall well-being. But now people have got yet another reason as it is found that running is linked to significantly lower the risk of death from any cause.

2019-11-05T06:50:58.516790+00:00 IST

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A good care plan can reduce number of mental illness patients ending up in hospitals

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 4 (ANI): In a recent study it was found that the percentage of patients with serious mental illnesses ending up in hospital can be reduced by 40 per cent if they have a care plan.

2019-11-04T17:08:17.635229+00:00 IST

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Study evaluates smoking evidence from urban emergency department patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 4 (ANI): In a recently conducted study by the Prevention Research Center of the Pacific Institute, researchers evaluated the in-depth understanding of smoking among patients in an urban emergency department.

2019-11-04T15:52:29.450033+00:00 IST

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Reduction in diet can improve health, prolong life: study

New Delhi [India], Nov 3 (ANI): While resisting food might be quite a task, decreasing and limiting the intake helps both humans as well as animals to better their health in old age and extend the lifespan.

2019-11-03T16:04:54.984841+00:00 IST